Naviga has been retained to help a high-growth, fintech organization identify a Chief Marketing Officer. Our client has a strong employee retention rate, with a supportive, collaborative and autonomous work environment. Title: Chief Marketing Officer Location: Remote w/ Chicago as a preference. East or Central time zones required. Responsibilities:
Evaluate and enhance current marketing strategies; develop and execute improvements aligned with business growth goals
Lead and evolve the company’s channel marketing strategy, driving demand through a growing network of global partners
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, and executive teams to align marketing with company strategy and priorities
Develop and implement demand generation, content marketing, and digital campaigns to drive enterprise-level engagement
Own and continually refine the brand strategy to reinforce the company’s market leadership and differentiation
Lead product marketing efforts, including go-to-market planning, positioning, messaging, and lifecycle adoption strategies
Direct digital marketing, including social, web, SEO/SEM, and online presence to maximize visibility and lead flow
Leverage marketing technology and analytics tools (including AI) to measure, improve, and report on ROI and campaign performance
Oversee marketing budget and vendor/agency partnerships, ensuring efficient use of resources
Organize and support high-impact events: webinars, tradeshows, partner summits, and customer engagement programs
Launch and manage a customer advocacy program and strategic communications to increase loyalty, referrals, and upsell opportunities
Lead, coach, and scale a global marketing team, developing talent and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to company-wide strategy and decision-making
Champion marketing’s role in scaling U.S. growth while supporting ongoing global expansion initiatives
Requirements:
10+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience in B2B SaaS companies
Proven experience leading channel marketing and partner-driven go-to-market strategies
Experience scaling marketing in a growth-stage or scale-up environment (100–500 employees ideal)
Track record of building and executing successful demand generation and digital marketing strategies
Global marketing experience, with ability to adapt strategies across regions
Proficiency with marketing analytics, MarTech platforms, and AI-enabled marketing tools
Strategic thinker with the ability to roll up sleeves and execute in a lean, fast-moving organization
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong business and data acumen; ability to align marketing investment with ROI
Emotional intelligence and adaptability to navigate remote and international teams
Additional Preferred Experience:
Strong background in product marketing, including go-to-market planning, messaging, and positioning is ideal
Experience in contact center, telecom, payments, or cybersecurity industries